LSU Women's Basketball Assistant Coach Accepts Rutgers Head Coaching Job

Gary Redus II leaves the Tigers after one season to lead the Scarlet Knights program.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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LSU women's basketball assistant coach Gary Redus II is departing the Tigers to become the new head coach at Rutgers. Redus joined the LSU staff ahead of the 2022-23 season, which has seen the Tigers post a 27-5 record so far this year under head coach Kim Mulkey. A timeline for Redus' formal exit from LSU is still being determined, but he is expected to take over the Rutgers program in the coming days.

Why it matters

Redus' departure is a significant loss for the LSU women's basketball program, as he was a key member of Kim Mulkey's coaching staff. His move to become a head coach at the Division I level is a testament to his coaching abilities, but it also creates a void that LSU will need to fill as they look to continue their strong season and push for a deep NCAA Tournament run.

The details

Redus joined the LSU women's basketball staff in 2022 after previously serving as an assistant coach at several other Division I programs. In his one season with the Tigers, he helped the team post a 27-5 record so far this year. Rutgers announced Redus' hiring as their new head coach on Monday morning, though the timeline for his formal exit from LSU is still being determined.

  • Redus joined the LSU women's basketball staff ahead of the 2022-23 season.
  • As of March 9, 2026, LSU's women's basketball team has a 27-5 record.
  • Rutgers announced Redus' hiring as their new head coach on March 9, 2026.

The players

Gary Redus II

The former LSU women's basketball assistant coach who is leaving to become the new head coach at Rutgers.

Kim Mulkey

The head coach of the LSU women's basketball team, who Redus served as an assistant under for one season.

Rutgers Women's Basketball

The Division I women's basketball program that has hired Gary Redus II as their new head coach.

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What they’re saying

“A decision has yet to be made about when Redus will be formally leaving LSU, but that could come later this week.”

— Michael Cauble, WBRZ Sports 2 (WBRZ)

What’s next

The LSU women's basketball program will need to move quickly to find a replacement for Redus on Kim Mulkey's coaching staff as they look to maintain their strong season and push for an NCAA Tournament berth.

The takeaway

Gary Redus II's departure from the LSU women's basketball program is a significant loss, but it also represents an opportunity for career growth as he takes over the head coaching job at Rutgers. LSU will need to act fast to fill the void left by Redus' exit, but the Tigers' strong season so far suggests they have the talent and coaching to continue their success even with this change.